Description
These cookies capture the cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls in a simple, no-stress format, delivering soft centers with crisp edges and a delightful swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup softened butter for filling
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cornstarch. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in a rectangular shape for at least 45 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Spread softened butter on rolled dough.
- Roll the dough into a log and chill again for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the log into rounds and bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool before drizzling with icing made of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Notes
For a thicker icing, use less milk. You can freeze unbaked log or baked cookies for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg